I was starting to think I was a cleaning Superman.

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

We’re incredibly busy here so to help the guys in the back I cleaned upholstery a couple of days last week.

One divan was covered with cat hair, I mean covered with it. We had charged extra just for pet hair removal. I spent 20 minutes just vacuuming and when I finished it looked like a whole new piece. It also had some stains that looked like the cat had eaten on the divan. Being a cotton print I knew removal was iffy at best. I cleaned it put it out and the sun and it dried within an hour. Treated the stains and they bleached down to where it was nearly perfect. :biggrin:

I had another piece I did that was an oversized microfiber double recliner divan and recliner. It was designed to look like leather and it did appear from a distance as leather. Black water rings from where the homeowner had worked on it and it smelled of urine. Small child had a few accidents on it. Cleaned it twice and applied Odorcide several times as I narrowed down where the odor was coming from. Increased the dilution and saturated the area and knocked it out. :biggrin:

Had another set of microfiber recliners that looked like the rebuilt a motor on them. Grease and oil, they look like they were beyond saving. Nasty work! Preconditioned, agitated them and let them dwell.
Extracted them and it made some good progress, let them dry and the following day cleaned and second time with the same procedure. They looked like new. :biggrin:

I was feeling pretty cocky but a lady dropped off a new off white linen loveseat. Her husband marked the bench seat and the inside arm and pillow with a line of grease. I spotted it with OMS and removed quite a bit. Worked on it several times last week but couldn’t get it all out.

I could probably wet it and might be able to remove some more but being new, I’m reluctant to do too much and own the spots.

So I guess I’m a mere mortal after all. :errf:

Shane Deubell · Apr 15, 2014

Happens to the best of us.

Jim Martin · Apr 15, 2014

Just one phone booth away from slippin on the red tights and saving the carpet cleaning world......

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

Had I fixed that loveseat I'd have put my cape on.

Grease on linen proved to be my Kyronite. :icon_neutral:

The last time I thought I was Superman I jumped off the roof of our house. Same result, mere mortal.

While I did experience flight for a second or two, the landing proved to be more painful than the flight was worth.

I can't be certain but I'm pretty sure that's why I'm the shortest of the Chavez brothers. :icon_redface:

bob vawter · Apr 15, 2014

that was funny

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

True story.

Life lesson #1 a pillow case does not allow one to fly....well, unless that direction is DOWN. No matter how great an "S' your dad draws on it for you. :redface:

bob vawter · Apr 15, 2014

sadly Doc.....i did the same thing outta the hayloft door.......
i musta layed there a half-hour...

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

My brother and friend picked my up and took me inside......where my mom whipped me for getting on the roof.

Tough treatment for a wannabe super hero.

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John G · Apr 15, 2014

So I guess I’m a mere moral after all.
Good grief Richard, you are starting to sound like Mikey..
however the word is MORTAL...

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

LOL

Yes sir you are correct. Thanks

Mikey P · Apr 15, 2014

John G said:
So I guess I’m a mere moral after all.
Good grief Richard, you are starting to sound like Mikey..
however the word is MORTAL...

So I take it you've decided to buy a banner...Smart move.

John G · Apr 15, 2014

You must be nuts..

Pay to be trashed... I do't think so, the biggest problem here is the mods, not interested.

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

the biggest problem here is the mods,

dgardner · Apr 15, 2014

John G said:
Pay to be trashed... I do't think so,

Good grief John, you are starting to sound like Mikey. And by the way, the word is don't....

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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Shane Deubell · Apr 15, 2014

John G · Apr 15, 2014

That was a good one David... dang it...lOL

John G · Apr 15, 2014

Or was that Dan .. :smile:

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

Karma!

Good grief Richard, you are starting to sound like Mikey..

Good grief John you are starting to sound like..................................me!

Mikey P · Apr 15, 2014

I won't trash your product John.

Just your lame sales attempts.

GCCLee · Apr 15, 2014

John G said:
biggest problem here is the mods, not interested.

You do realize your wrong dont ya : )

I think dang near everyone agreed that it was useful tool in the box.

And if it dont run on propane it ain't green : )

Sent from da parking garage of dee detention center

hogjowl · Apr 15, 2014

Those of us who clean for a living on a daily basis sometimes forget how satisfying it is to actually be productive. We've simply grown used to the feeling.

It's inspiring to be reminded of it from a desk jockey.

Thanks, Taco.

Please keep us informed in the event you have any more random cleaning experiences in the future.

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

You're right Pigsnot, you guys have it made in the field. Not only do you get to be heros but you're paid to workout. Plus you're out and about, you fookers have the good life! :headbang:

GCCLee · Apr 15, 2014

Doc Holliday said:
You're right Pigsnot, you guys have it made in the field. Not only do you get to be heros but you're paid to workout. Plus you're out and about, you fookers have the good life!

So ya wanna field calls for me : )

Chavez Call Center?

Sent from da parking garage of dee detention center

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

Aww man I hate talking on the phone. It distracts me from my work. :biggrin:

Able 1 · Apr 15, 2014

And let me guess, you didn't try any Fels? Hack! :razz:

jcooper · Apr 15, 2014

I had another piece I did that was an oversized microfiber double recliner divan and recliner. It was designed to look like leather and it did appear from a distance as leather. Black water rings from where the homeowner had worked on it and it smelled of urine. Small child had a few accidents on it. Cleaned it twice and applied Odorcide several times as I narrowed down where the odor was coming from. Increased the dilution and saturated the area and knocked it out. :biggrin:

Twice??? You get paid twice?

Had another set of microfiber recliners that looked like the rebuilt a motor on them. Grease and oil, they look like they were beyond saving. Nasty work! Preconditioned, agitated them and let them dwell.
Extracted them and it made some good progress, let them dry and the following day cleaned and second time with the same procedure. They looked like new. :biggrin:

You had to go back? Again with the twice.

:stir:

Really Richard, good for you! It's gotta be nice getting out every once in a while. Sounds like ya got to do some cleaning that's not the "same old thing."

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

LOL

I wanted to but my conscious wouldn't let me.......be a hack! :biggrin:

Desk Jockey · Apr 15, 2014

jcooper said:
I had another piece I did that was an oversized microfiber double recliner divan and recliner. It was designed to look like leather and it did appear from a distance as leather. Black water rings from where the homeowner had worked on it and it smelled of urine. Small child had a few accidents on it. Cleaned it twice and applied Odorcide several times as I narrowed down where the odor was coming from. Increased the dilution and saturated the area and knocked it out.

Twice??? You get paid twice?

Had another set of microfiber recliners that looked like the rebuilt a motor on them. Grease and oil, they look like they were beyond saving. Nasty work! Preconditioned, agitated them and let them dwell.
Extracted them and it made some good progress, let them dry and the following day cleaned and second time with the same procedure. They looked like new.

You had to go back? Again with the twice.

Really Richard, good for you! It's gotta be nice getting out every once in a while. Sounds like ya got to do some cleaning that's not the "same old thing."

Out? I was in the shop cleaning. :biggrin:

It helps for those problem pieces because I can treat them as many times as needed.

dgardner · Apr 15, 2014

So cleaning is kinda a hobby for when you aren't actually working?

Able 1 · Apr 15, 2014

Did you sweat from your head?

I was starting to think I was a cleaning Superman.

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